Halloween in Berlin: The 15 Spookiest Events and Activities in the City

If you’re in the mood for a sweet treat rather than goosebumps on Halloween 2026, a trip to the Brandenburg Gate is well worth it: On October 31, 2026, the Berlin ice cream maker EIS ENGELCHEN will be giving away up to two scoops—from a selection of 24 flavors—for free at the Hotel Adlon Kempinski, starting at 12:00 p.m. and continuing until supplies last. The promotion marks the end of the season before the winter break.

If you’d like to experience Halloween in Berlin in a different way, head to Holzmarkt 25 and immerse yourself in a festival full of color and tradition: colorful skulls, glowing flowers, and Mexican rhythms—from October 30 through November 2, the venue transforms into a vibrant celebration of the Mexican Día de los Muertos. Instead of spookiness, the focus here is on life, while at the same time honoring the memory of the deceased. Visitors can look forward to traditional mariachi music, Catrina performances, creative workshops, and Mexican specialties like tacos and pan de muerto. A special highlight is the big “La Fiesta” on Saturday starting at 2 p.m.

At Prison Island, over 30 creative cells full of action-packed challenges await you every day, testing your wits, dexterity, and team spirit. It’s the perfect place to escape the gray weather and really work up a sweat—especially during Halloween! Starting October 16, you’ll tackle the prison-inspired puzzles under particularly nerve-wracking conditions: On select weekends, starting at 7 p.m., Prison Island transforms into a spooky Halloween setting for an extra dose of goosebumps. At the special “Horror Story” event, sinister ghostly inmates and plenty of jump scares await you. Not for the faint of heart!

(Recommended for ages 16 and up)

Some places are abandoned for good reason… which makes them all the more exciting to explore! The only question is: Where do you want to get lost in the darkness? Perhaps at the Beelitz Sanatorium, where scenes from “The Pianist” were filmed? Or in a former tuberculosis clinic that served as the setting for the German horror film “Heilstätten”? Or how about the city’s zombie hospital, an abandoned haunted consulate—or one of the many other mysterious places? No matter what you choose: Enter at your own risk!

Experience Halloween with a spine-tingling, thrilling show full of goosebumps and thrills, where musical theater meets horror and rock music blends with breathtaking acrobatics. Six professional performers will captivate you live with singing, dancing, and spectacular acrobatics. The stage itself is transformed with great attention to detail into a spooky crypt, adorned with atmospheric Halloween decorations.

Look forward to a colorful mix of well-known musicals like *Dance of the Vampires*, *The Phantom of the Opera*, *The Rocky Horror Show*, *Sweeney Todd*, *Wicked*, and *The Addams Family*, as well as hits by Michael Jackson, Evanescence, and The Rasmus. Feel free to come in costume and let yourself be swept away into the fascinating world of vampires, witches, zombies, and other dark creatures. On October 25, the show will premiere at the Kulturhaus Spandau. You can look forward to a varied evening full of excitement, gripping scenes, and lovingly staged moments.

Experience pure goosebumps at the eerily beautiful Halloween edition of Candlelight at the Apostel-Paulus-Kirche. Look forward to a thrilling mix of classics like Bach and Chopin, as well as famous soundtracks ranging from “Thriller” to “Ghostbusters.” A string quartet brings these somber pieces to life amid the atmospheric, candlelit setting of the church.

What would Halloween be without the perfect horror movie—especially on the big screen, where you can get even more scared? Numerous movie theaters in Berlin are transforming their auditoriums into true places of terror: At the Rollberg Kino, classics like *Halloween* or double features (*Suspiria* / *Demons*) are sure to give you goosebumps. Celebrate eccentric cult cinema at the Zeiss Großplanetarium with *The Rocky Horror Picture Show*, while the delphi LUX promises genuine terror with the Director’s Cut of *The Exorcist*. *Jennifer’s Body* is playing at the Odeon, and for some surprise effects, head to the Kino UNION for a horror sneak preview.

Halloween vibes guaranteed! At the Kürbishof Klaistow, a sea of over 100,000 pumpkins in around 500 varieties awaits you again in 2026, presented as artistic figures and imaginative installations. You can also look forward to fall family fun with pumpkin carving, exciting adventures in the corn maze, and other seasonal highlights. Perfect for families, friends, and anyone who wants to enjoy fall to the fullest!

The Halloween highlights for 2026 have also been confirmed for October 30 and 31: a spooky corn maze, Halloween on Ice, a lantern parade with bread on a stick on October 30, and a fire show on October 31.

Delve deep into Berlin’s dark side on a spooky tour through the city’s eerie nightlife. Every weekend, you can let yourself be guided through shadowy alleys and be fed information that will turn your stomach. On a 90-minute walk featuring interactive elements, find out who turned people into canned meat and which place in Berlin is cursed. Click here for tickets to the tours.

Whether you’re young or old, dressing up is always fun! If you’re still looking for a spookily beautiful costume for a theme party, you’ll find plenty of great options in Berlin’s many stores. We’ve rounded up some costume shops where you can both buy and rent costumes.

A spooky paradise on every level! On Friday, October 30, and Saturday, October 31, 2026, the Kulturbrauerei will transform into a massive Halloween party venue starting at 10 p.m. On Friday, 18 DJs across 8 floors will create an eerily great atmosphere, while on Saturday, a whopping 20 DJs across 10 floors await you. At the spooky SODA, the resident DJs will really get you pumped, while pulsating beats on the 360° Sounds floor in the Kesselhaus will get you in the Halloween spirit. Musically, there’s something for everyone—from house, techno, and hip-hop to R&B, crossover, and hits from the ’90s and 2000s. Add to that plenty of beer, a lively atmosphere, and a night of partying you won’t soon forget. Tickets cost 15 euros on Friday and 17 euros on Saturday.

There are plenty of cemeteries in Berlin! No wonder, given the large number of people who live here—and, sadly, also die here. Strolling through these resting places or taking a break there might seem a bit macabre in many places, but in Berlin, it’s perfectly normal. They’re perfect for a quiet and contemplative visit, undisturbed by the otherwise ever-present noise of a metropolis. These special cemeteries are definitely worth a visit!

There’s no escape! The door locks behind you. You and your closest friends are at the mercy of the room—unless you manage to free yourselves. We’re talking, of course, about escape rooms, which are especially popular around Halloween and are everywhere in Berlin.

Will you escape the clutches of the Maniac, outwit Dr. Cannibal, and figure out what’s wrong with Room 1408? We wouldn’t bet on it!

Still looking for the ultimate Halloween party? Then head straight to the Aquahöfe, where on October 31, 2026, starting at 9 p.m., the gates to Berlin’s darkest parallel world will open for the second time. At “House of Horror #2,” extraordinary creatures, masked figures, and eerie walking acts await to give you a real scare. In several different areas, house, mainstream, and techno beats will set the perfect party vibe, while a secret horror dungeon, bizarre shows, and immersive worlds of terror are sure to give you goosebumps. Creativity is rewarded: Cash and non-cash prizes, as well as a little welcome surprise, await the most spectacular costumes. However, dressing up is not required! Especially handy: Free tickets are available until 10 p.m., while supplies last. After that, ticket prices start at 10 euros. So dare to enter the House of Horror and party until dawn!

If you want to really scare yourselves again in 2026, you’d better hurry: The Berlin Dungeon in Berlin-Mitte is closing its doors after 13 years. It will be open for the last time on Friday, November 6, 2026—starting November 7, the attraction at Spandauer Straße 2 will be permanently closed. Before that, there will be two adult-oriented Halloween events (“Blackout”) on October 30 and 31, 2026.